Local governments are under real pressure. Budgets are tight, workloads keep rising, and hiring and retention have become increasingly difficult. In that environment, decisions that may seem … more

Thanks for running stories on the New Kingston Valley Association. It was great to see the story about the ball drop and the photo of the broom guitar in The Reporter this week. I also want to … more

In response to the Op Ed by Delhi Supervisor Maya Boukai and the Letter to the Editor by Dotti Howe, Hamden, that appeared in the Jan 1. issue of The Reporter. Both ‘articles’ were very … more

In our politically divided country, the great majority of us can agree on this: Our health insurance system is broken. Over 80% of Americans are dissatisfied with healthcare costs—and that … more

Can you afford health insurance coverage? Many people in our region would answer, “No,” particularly as the federal cuts in Medicaid and Congress’s failure to extend the COVID-era subsidies for … more

The injustices now happening in our country and world are horrific and heart-wrenching. Our current administration is responsible for so much suffering and cruelty, both here and abroad, while it … more

I am writing as a small business owner in Delhi and the owner of the Buena Vista Inn Motel. When people drive through our area, they see beautiful mountains, rivers, and nature that should make this … more

I read the recent op-ed regarding the Public Defender’s salary thoughtfully. While I understand I was not mentioned directly, I do resent that the issue was framed as partisan, and I recognize that … more

Delaware County Board of Supervisors and All Whom It May Concern: I am writing as a resident of Delaware County, New York, to strongly oppose the siting of battery energy storage facilities on … more

I appreciate Andrew Van Buren’s letter to the editor for bringing attention to how the public defender’s raise for Joseph Ermeti, Esq., was handled. It is not difficult to imagine that serving as … more

It appears that the “Deep State” is alive and well in Delaware County. The salaries of the County Government are way out of whack. Way higher than the average working man that pays taxes. … more

We know what FOIL is, the Freedom of Information Law, which permits us to make requests from government agencies for documentation of specific information. It states that within 5 working days, an … more